By: Kip Ripley
With Opening Night in the rear view…it’s full speed ahead into the 75th Anniversary season at Rockford Speedway.
This Saturday night May 14 is “Ladies Night!” All adult females (ages 18 and over) will be admitted to the races for $7.50, which equates to half off a normal adult admission. Ladies will also be privy to other treats throughout the night, including a free flower upon entrance to the Speedway.
The action on-track includes the Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models, Miller Lite American Short Trackers, Windsor Pizza Parlor Roadrunners, Kickstart Bandits and the first appearance of the year by the American Super Cup Series. Gates open at 5 PM, with Qualifying at 5:55 PM. Opening Ceremonies get underway at 6:55 and the Green Flag waves at 7:07 PM.
Adult admission is $15 (with ladies 18 and over admitted for $7.50), Students (ages 12-17) are $13, Children (ages 6-11) are just $5 for the entire month of May, while Kids 5 and under are FREE.
After the races, make sure to hang around for the Post-Race Meet & Greet in the Pit Area! Fans of all ages will be able to take pictures, get autographs and get up close and personal with the stars of the show.
Ladies…we hope to see you this Saturday night for Ladies Night at Rockford Speedway!
‘KIDS NIGHT’ IS COMING UP MAY 21!
The first of four “Kids Nights” takes place next Saturday night May 21, presented by Northwest Bank.
There will be lots happening for the youngsters as part of Kids Night. First of all, Kids 11 and under are admitted FREE on Kids Night. Also…the first 500 kids thru the gates will get their hands on a FREE poster! And at Intermission, all Kids ages 11 and under will be welcome onto the track to take part in the ids Coin Scramble! Racing on Kids Night includes the Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsmen, Kickstarts Bandits will all be in action along with the return of the Original Sixers and the Bandit Figure 8. Don’t miss the first Kids Night of 2022 next Saturday night May 21, presented by Northwest Bank!
For more information about Rockford Speedway and its historic 75th Anniversary season, please visit rockfordspeedway.com, call 815-633-1500 or follow the Rockford Speedway on Facebook (@rockfordspeedway) and on Twitter (@rfdspeedway).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday May 7 (7:07 PM) 75th NASCAR Season Opener LM, Sp, AST, RR, Bandits
Saturday May 14 (7:07 PM) Ladies Night! (Ladies admission just $7.50!) LM, AST, RR, Bandits, Super Cups
Saturday May 21 (7:07 PM) Northwest Bank Kids Night (Kids 11 & under FREE) plus the Kids Coin Scramble LM, Sp, Bandits, Sixers, Bandit Figure 8
Saturday May 28 (7:07 PM) Salute to Military Night (All Military admitted for $7.50) LM, Sp, AST, RR, Illini Midgets, Spectacular Drags
Saturday June 11 (7:07 PM) LPT Auto presents The Original Trailer Race of Destruction! LM, Sp, Bandits, High School Racing, Hare & the Hound Challenge Race
Saturday June 18 (7:07 PM) Equipment Depot “Hats Off To Dad” Night! LM, Sp, Bandits, Sixers, Illini Midgets, Super Cups, Bandit Figure 8
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